A New Home Ch. 37
Various! Splatoon Manga x Skilled! Isekai'd! Reader
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"If you are, then tell us what part, hm? Name us two idols that are known from there." He didn't let you answer.
You stood frozen. What was up with this all of a sudden?
He tugged at your arm harshly.
"Answer me!"
"It's-it's not what it seems-"
"Then what is it?! How do you know us so well? Are you a stalker? Are you an otherworldly being? I've seen you lip-syncing some things some of us have said. You couldn't possibly know us that well."
Rider refused to let go of your arm as you attempted to wriggle out of his grasp, terrified. What were they going to do to you? Where was your team?
"I'm-" You took a breath in. In a fit of panic for your safety, you breathed out: "You're right, I'm- I'm from another world."
They held their weapons up, they were afraid of you. But more than you were of them, you weren't too sure at the moment.
"SPIT IT OUT!"
You began to tear up.
Mask is the only slightly understanding one. "Weeeapons down, iiidiotss. They're unarmed. Chill a biiiit. Why does this change anything anywaaay? You all respected theeem without issuesss before Rider brought anything uuuup."
You shook in fear as tears fell freely. You never expected this from your idols. From characters you grew to love so much, even more after meeting them.
Rider let go of you.
"...How do you know us?"
You took a breath in and rubbed your arm where he had held it previously.
"You're from a manga in my world."
"We're... characters?"
You nodded your head, beginning to regret everything.
"You're very real to me, though! And many other fans. I...care a lot about you guys. That's, ah, how I know you so well."
From behind you, you heard the clatter of a weapon against the ground. You quickly spun around, taking on a slight offensive stance- almost a protective one in front of the S4 without so much as a second thought. You froze when you recognized your family.
Now from behind you, Aloha spoke:
"... you made us like you on purpose."
You do a double-take between your family and Aloha. You really didn't want to involve them, but you were panicked and not thinking straight.
"No- I,, actually did my best to avoid you guys as much as possible when I first got here, not wanting to mess with the story."
"What changed?" Army spoke.
"I grew comfortable. I felt safe around you guys...until now."
Army's shoulders slumped a bit at the statement, while Skull's frown faltered. Rider's eyes grew wide, and Aloha's jaw hung open a bit. That broke their hearts. Your family? - No. Your... team, stood frozen.
Leo's voice cracked as he spoke:
"You.. were just using us? Because you wanted to be some main character?"
"NO! .. no, I'm. Cod, no. Absolutely not. You're my family- and you.. mmm,, there's a lot to discuss right now, huh.. well, to put it simply- I never knew you guys existed before our first meeting. I promise you."
"But you just said-"
"You- Tasha, Milo, and Leo- weren't a part of the original story. I have no idea where you came from, in all honesty."
"Is that why you were so nervous about certain battles?"
"...Yes. Goggles was supposed to be in our place, winning against Emperor."
Leo chuckles.
"Hah, sounds like him."
He smiles.
Rider speaks up:
"So you cheated in all your battles?"
"I'm.. not sure what you consider cheating. Here, I should probably explain everything, huh..."
You explain how none of your battles were 'canon'. Obviously, since you and your... team, aren't a part of the original story. You explained everything as best as you could, hands still shaking. You attempted to soothe yourself by toying with the hem of your top.
"..then your skill, where did it come from? Everyone knows that you came outta nowhere."
"That's... something I don't quite understand either. Back in my world there were a few video games that gave me my quick reaction time- but being so good with my main gear specifically? No idea how it worked out that way. Maybe from analyzing your guys' play styles? Just like we did together," You gestured towards your team.
... It would be too much to explain that they were from a game, too. This was the best you could do.
It didn't quite add up, but Rider let it slide once he caught the way your hands were shaking.
"Soooo, what you're saaayiiing is that you've been... isekai'd?"
You chuckle lightheartedly at the idea. You nod, you suppose so.
Everyone has questions on their mind, but nobody dares speak up.
Will your family ditch you now? Does anyone still not believe you? The silence was deadly.
"No matter where you came from, your skill is still impressive." Skull was the first to speak up. As surprised as you should be, he was the first you'd assume would be so nonchalant, with that air-headedness of his.
You sighed out. That was two of them that seemed to at least partially be on your side.
Rider stood silent, while the others began calmly asking you questions.
"We're...characters?"
You freeze in place, attempting to script what you'll say next. Rider looked defeated.
"This world is very real. To you, and everyone else here. Including me. My world-back home almost feels... fake, for me to think about it. Like it no longer exists."
That seemed to relax him a little.
"Don't'chya miss your family?"
"I'm with my favorite characters ever, Leo. You think I miss my family? I mean yeah but..." You gesture towards the S4.
"Oh.. yeah, I guess, huh? Man, meeting them for the first time must've been totally wack compared to how it was for us meeting them. Like...woah. That'd be like meeting Squidsune Miku or some idol like that."
You giggle at the comparison, and nod. Something like that.
"What was the most difficult thing to adapt to?"
Army with the technological questions, of course.
"No taking notes, 'kay? But...cod the texture of the tentacles sure are weird. And why are they so sensitive! Hair shouldn't be like that!"
You do your best to keep everything you say calculated and lighthearted, noticing how they're still not completely certain on you.
Aloha finally speaks up.
"I...think I need to think this over."
His tone was one you never thought you'd hear from the eccentric squid. Thanks to it, the S4 members thought over the reality of the situation. Army's brows furrowed, Rider's shoulders slumped, Skull glanced away when you looked at him, and Mask looked between each of his teammates with an indistinguishable expression. It's almost as if they all realized how completely insane you sound. Since when are they this trustworthy? They're the S4. Nothing should get past them. They then backed away from you, one at a time, leaving you with your team.
They stood stuck in place too. You really did sound insane, didn't you? Were you trying to gaslight them? What if they are just characters, then what? Do their lives even matter?
Why didn't you tell your fam-team, anything? Have you been cheating this whole time?
"I think we need some time alone, too." Milo barely appeared apologetic.
You messed up, haven't you?
Looks like you were back to sleeping on that damned bench.
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